Apprentice

Deshi (弟子)

After finishing Sofia's portrait, Arte must decide if she is going to stay or return to Florence. Meanwhile, Leo begins work on the church ceiling. Arte is visited by Matei, who apologizes to her for what he said. Realizing her talent is to be valued, Arte decides to return to Florence. Returning to Florence, she learns from Darcia that Leo contracted a fever and has been unconscious for several days. Ubertino assures Arte that Leo will recover, but is worried as the church deadline is only a week away. 

Arte decides to finish it herself, but realizes a week is not enough. To her amazement, everyone she has met since becoming Leo's apprentice help support her. Leo recovers and though he critiques several mistakes, he is proud of her work. Arte explains all the reasons why she wants to remain his apprentice and he accepts her back. The church opens to the public and even Arte's mother is impressed and proud. Arte reveals she secretly included all the people she cares about in the painting. Arte begins writing letters to Katarina, who decides to visit Arte one day. Arte happily returns to her chaotic life as Leo's apprentice.